Get the most out of your garden with this herb and flower drying rack. Not only does it offer gorgeous garden decor, but it’ll dry up flowers for craft projects or herbs to garnish your dinner. It’s easy to DIY, all you need is some creativity, time, and a stunning garden.
How to make a drying rack for plants
Harvest your herbs during the long winter months, or cut the last of your flowers and keep them as a reminder of the warmer days that are now fading fast. Then lay them out on a three-tier drying rack that serves as an interesting hanging garden. Pick from it as needed to season your dinners and brighten up your indoor decorations.
Materials:
- Old timber picture frames (from around the home or a second-hand shop)
- Flyscreen mesh
- Eyelet screws
- Chain
- Hook
- Sandpaper
- Utility knife
- Tacks
- Hammer
- Staple gun
- Drill
- Pliers
Step 1
Remove glass and backing from frames, then sand the timber.
Step 2
Cut flyscreen mesh with utility knife to fit the size of the frames. Tack to the back of the frames, then staple to secure. Trim off excess.
Step 3
Drill pilot holes for eyelet screws in the corners of each frame. Make holes in the front and back of top 2 frames, and the front only of bottom frame. Screw in eyelets by hand or use pliers.
Step 4
Starting from the bottom frame, connect a short chain (about 10-15cm) to each eyelet so you connect the three tiers. Close eyelets with pliers.
Step 5
Connect chains from top of top frame to a hook for hanging.
Paint your old frames to make them look as fresh as the flowers you pick. As the flowers dry, the frames make a great contrast!
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